Spaghetti with Mushroom Herb Cream Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
Spaghetti with Mushroom Herb Cream Sauce
Description
Spaghetti with Mushroom Herb Cream Sauce features a flavorful cream sauce built on sautéed cremini mushrooms and garlic. Cooking the mushrooms in butter until browned develops a deep umami flavor. The sauce thickens with flour and is loosened with vegetable broth, infused with rosemary, thyme, and basil. Goat cheese and Parmesan add richness and tang, while heavy cream creates a smooth finish. Tossing the cooked spaghetti into the sauce allows the noodles to absorb flavors evenly.
The sauce is creamy with tender mushroom pieces, accented by earthy dried herbs and fresh chives sprinkled on top. This pasta dish works well as a main vegetarian course or alongside a green salad for a light dinner.
Ricotta, cream cheese, or mascarpone can be used instead of goat cheese if preferred. Adjust the broth amount to achieve the desired sauce consistency. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 16 ounces cremini mushrooms thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable broth or more, as needed
- 1 teaspoon rosemary dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup goat cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped fresh
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, about 5-6 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in vegetable broth, rosemary, thyme and basil. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, goat cheese and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more vegetable broth as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ricotta, cream cheese, or mascarpone for the goat cheese, adjusting flavors slightly.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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